Saturday 31 December 2022 – 1.10pm
Dubai, December 31st / WAM / DEWA organized 12 sports tournaments in the year 2022, attended by 2,437 employees and employees from various sectors of the entity, sponsored and hosted 3 sports tournaments in Dubai, as well as participating in numerous of sporting events and local tournaments.
His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chief Executive Officer and CEO of DEWA, received from Hilal Saeed Al Marri, Director General, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, a Certificate of Thanks and Appreciation from His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, in appreciation of the role of authority The initiative and his sponsorship of the activities of the “Dubai Fitness Challenge”, launched by His Highness, to strengthen the Dubai’s position as the most active and happiest city in the world.
His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer said, “In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him and His Highness’s directives Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, To make sport a lifestyle and a daily practice that contributes to improving the health of community members and promoting happiness and positive energy , we are working to improve the quality of life and health of the Organization’s employees by making physical activity an essential part of their daily lives due to its important role in promoting a healthy lifestyle full of vitality, as well as strengthening communication and interdependence Social interaction between employees and stimulate positive competition within the framework of the sporting spirit that characterizes erects sports activities in Dubai.
Dr. Youssef Al-Akraf, Executive Vice President of Business Support and Human Resources at the Authority, said: “Sports activities organized by or participating in the Authority help to improve teamwork among employees, developing the physical and mental abilities of the participants, giving them self-confidence, and increasing the percentage of concentration and productivity in the work environment.””.
The Authority supports and participates in “Government Games” which are held under the supervision and organization of the Emirate of Dubai Executive Council in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council. Last year, the Authority actively participated in the third session of the “Government Games” each team.
DEWA strengthened its participation and sponsorship of Dubai Fitness Challenge activities through Mai Dubai, wholly owned by the authority, as it included an integrated program designed especially for this innovative challenge, aiming to motivate Dubai residents and visitors to increase their physical activity, and commit to 30 minutes a day of fitness At least 30 days of participating in a variety of different sports and fitness activities.
The authority participated in the 10th edition of the “Sheikha Hind Sports Games for Women”, the largest tournament of its kind organized by the Dubai Sports Council under the auspices of the wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and First UAE Minister and Ruler of Dubai, ‘may God protect him’, Her Highness Sheikha Hind. Bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, and its activities were held from November 7 to November 21, 2022. The Authority’s team that participated in the tournament included 68 talented female employees trained to the highest level competed in 10 individual sports and team.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Energy Complex, which was implemented by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority in Seih Al Dahl, Dubai, hosted the community cycling challenge organized by Peloton Events, with 11 teams from across the Emirates taking part United Arab . The challenge was held under the auspices of the Dubai Sports Council and spanned a distance of 66km. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is the largest single-site solar power complex in the world.
The Authority’s Sports Committee organized the DEWA Bowling Championship 2022 at the Dubai International Bowling Center, with the participation of 120 employees from various sectors of the Authority.
The Authority has organized its sports tournaments for the month of February at the Authority’s Academy, the World Padel Academy and the G-Force Cricket Academy, with the participation of 337 employees and workers from all sectors of the Authority, including chess, padel, and cricket.
The authority’s women’s sports team was crowned first in the Ramadan women’s soccer tournament, organized by the Dubai Sports Council in partnership with the Jam Sports Academy. The 15-strong team topped the pack after its success in keeping a clean goal in all games.
Reda Abdel Nour / Salama Al Shamsi
